Aida 2 Hotel Naama Bay

This is an honest hotel run by diligent, caring staff. The pool was clean and I enjoyed a delicious early morning swim, much needed after 24 hours on the road. There was an initial mix-up with payment when we arrived late a night- I was asked to pay again, even though I thought I had paid already. I didn't question it but by the time I emerged bleary-eyed the next morning, the desk manager had sorted it out and, at his instigation, walked me through the refund. There was no fuss. I was very impressed by that. There was also security on the door, which made me feel more secure as I was travelling with my family. Aida 2 has seen better days physically....it is not Sharm el Sheikh all-inclusive...and therefore it would be wise to adjust your expectations to be in line with those of the budget traveller. My family were less impressed by the the place than I was. They complained that the towels were marked. They also noticed, as I did, that the water ran brown from the bathroom taps initially, though it cleared quickly. The room was a decent size - there were four of us and it wasn't crowded. I think there may even have been air con but I can't remember. The shower was excellent, though there was a small leak around the base of the toilet. This may fill you with horror, so I hesitate to mention the HUGE cockroach I saw in the bathroom as I sat on the toilet! That stuff doesn't worry me in this context. I'm travelling abroad. All-inclusive, hermetically-sealed experiences aren't for me. It's the price I pay for a real, local experience. This was, as far as I can tell, just that, For a short stopover, as we made our way further into Sinai, Aida 2 was perfect. Situated round the corner from the main strip, the local, excellent, super market is an eight minute walk away. You can get hot food there as well as everything else you'd need on a Traveller's journey.

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